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Career possibilities for Post Graduate

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Postgraduate studies Many students consider taking time off prior to

starting a graduate program. Taking time off can allow you to develop professional maturity, build your experience and explore a field you have always been interested in.

Before searching for post-graduate opportunities you need to evaluate a few things. Based on your individual circumstances there are multiple options for pursuing post-graduate experience.

Most students will consider the following type of options.

Public Service OpportunitiesResearch OpportunitiesIndustry Opportunities Postgraduate studies can help your career in lot

of ways, such as furthering your career specialising in your field of study, increasing salary.

Types of postgraduate study

HonoursCourse workMastersPhD

Honours

An honours year is generally considered a

postgraduate year. To be eligible for honours need a high grade

point average for undergraduate years. In some disciplines an honours can lead to

completing a Masters degree or lead to further research.

Course Work

A graduate Certificate can complete with a three year bachelor degree under your belt and usually takes one semester full time.

Relevant undergraduate degree is often required however appropriate work experience can sometimes count.

Masters

Masters by Research is completed wholly on the basis of a research project. You will be paired with a supervisor whose field of expertise is aligned with the project.

The thesis is examined on completion.

PhDDoctorate by research is the highest degree that

a university confers. It is similar to the masters by research with a thesis submitted to examiners who determine whether the research work is worthy of the qualification.

A PhD candidate must through your thesis demonstrate that made some original contribution to field and can use the title of Doctor.

Opportunities

• Public service post-Graduate opportunities• ResearchPost Graduate Opportunities• Industry Post Graduate Opportunities

Public service post-Graduate opportunities

• Explore the possibilities for paid or unpaid work in the public service sector whether you are working abroad or in your home community.

• Some programs offer short term (1-2) committees and other opportunities may just be geared towards a more short term experience with flexible timing as you apply to graduate or professional school.

Research Post-Graduate opportunities

If you are looking for ways to get a year or two of experience, research can be a great option. Research positions exist for numerous fields, not just the sciences.

Before beginning to search for opportunities, examine whether research will be the best fit for you and how it relates to your long-term goals. Part of preparing for a successful search involves examining your education and experiences and how they relate to the position you are seeking.

Science related Research• Universities and research institutions tend to

have numerous Research Assistant positions available at all times. Students interested in eventually pursuing a PhD in the sciences can also consider research programs.

• Many students also find research opportunities by identifying researchers they would like to work and contacting them directly to ask about opportunities to get involved in the project.

Humanities and Social Science-related Research

Similar to the sciences, universities tend to have numerous Research Assistant positions available at all times.

Research fellowships are offered by a variety of organizations ranging from non-profits to educational institutions and more.

For example, the Institute for Women’s policy offers Research Fellowships that assist in the professional development of students and graduates interested in equal opportunity and social justice for women.

Industry Post Graduate Opportunities

There are many excellent full time job opportunities in a variety of industries that will allow you to develop different skills sets, experience working with others in a professional work environment and build your knowledge in a specific field.

Students who are planning on taking at least two years off prior to starting a graduate program are ideal candidates to pursue options in industry

Due to the cost of hiring and training, employers usually expect at least a two year commitment from a candidate that is applying for full-time jobs in their organisation .  

A full time job search can take anywhere from 2-6 months depending on your field, so you need to plan to start this process early. If you are ensure where to start meet a career counsellor in prose’s early.

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